1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Fiat | Riley |
Model | 124 | 4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2550 mm |